Kendrick Lamar
Directed by Lamar and his pgLang co-founder, Dave Free. Lamar’s family are among the cameos from California, including Tommy the Clown, Compton native and former Toronto Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan, producer Mustard (pointedly wearing a Toronto Blue Jays cap), and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. The new “Not Like Us” video follows Lamar’s Pop Out concert that […]
Since Africans arrived in the Americas, they brought their creativity and brilliance with them, creating music that captures the essence of Black resistance. Black music, spanning genres like spirituals, blues, jazz, rock & roll, and gospel, has been the soundtrack of personal experiences and freedom movements that have shaped America. In the 1960s, Black music […]
Kendrick Lamar performed his Drake diss track Not Like Us five times during his special live-streamed concert The Pop Out: Ken and Friends Wednesday. The first rendition featured Dr. Dre, who had been on stage to perform Still D.R.E. and California Love, while producer DJ Mustard appeared for one iteration. By the end of the […]
Kendrick Lamar’s Los Angeles concert, “The Pop Out — Ken and Friends,” will be livestreamed by Amazon Music’s Rotation. The show, taking place on Juneteenth at the Kia Forum, sold out instantly, with tickets reselling for $350 to $1,500 each. The livestream will begin at 4 p.m. PT on Prime Video and Amazon Music’s Twitch […]
Pharrell Williams celebrated the release of the trailer for his upcoming Lego-animated biopic, “Piece by Piece,” during an interview with director Morgan Neville. The film, produced by Focus Features, creatively depicts Williams’ life story using Lego pieces. The biopic includes reimagined scenes from Williams’ childhood and career, showcasing his unconventional artistic vision. Notable musicians like […]
Lauryn Hill’s debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, has been named the number one album on Apple Music’s inaugural 100 Best Albums list. Released in August 1998, this critically acclaimed album won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Ebro Darden, Apple Music’s Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, emphasized that the […]
Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” has set a new Spotify record for the most single-day streams of a rap song, surpassing the previous record held by Drake and Lil Baby with “Girls Like Girls.” Released on May 4, 2024, following Lamar’s “Meet the Grahams,” the track quickly became a viral sensation, accumulating over […]
Kendrick Lamar has escalated the ongoing feud with Drake with his latest diss track, “Euphoria.” Released unexpectedly via X (formerly Twitter), the track is a response to provocations from Drake’s songs “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle.” The over-six-minute track begins with a sample from Teddy Pendergrass, setting a confrontational tone as Lamar calls out […]
Kendrick Lamar is committed to supporting his Compton, Calif., community. He recently contributed to the city’s annual toy drive, spreading holiday joy! At Enterprise Park on Dec. 17, the award-winning rapper participated in this event, aiming to uplift the community, particularly the children. Lamar generously offered toys and gifts, the city made sure that every […]
The BET Awards 2023 winners Sunday night included legendary emcee, actor, and songwriter, Busta Rhymes, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Here are some of the winners. Best New Artist — Coco Jones Best Female Hip Hop Artist — Latto Viewer’s Choice Award — Beyoncé Best Female R&B/Pop Artist — SZA Best Male […]